Abstract:Background: Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) presents a challenge for the surgeon due to its aggressiveness and to the stagnation of the management options in cases where complete resection is not feasible. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) in PDAC is described by a few studies as a promising technique. Methods: We present our 12 years' experience in locally advanced unresectable PDAC with a series of 19 patients. The mean age was 66.8 years. The mean tumour diameter was 8.1 cm. In all patients, RFA was per… Show more
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